Venture Capital Investment Accountant

Job Description

This is a tremendous opportunity to work in a dynamic and successful venture capital / investment firm where you will learn from industry leading executives / professionals who are well-connected and in the process of building a world-class organization! You will learn and be mentored from experienced professionals coming from industry leading investment, venture capital and private equity firms. This is a fully remote position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Base salary $100,000-$120,000+, bonus (20%-40%) and 100% of health / medical benefits paid for by the firm. Newly created Portfolio Accountant position within a San Francisco-based venture capital / investment firm started almost 20 years ago. The company is thriving and experience tremendous growth and success! They are looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented individual to join their growing Finance team. This person will be a member of a four-person Finance team which is responsible for all accounting, record keeping, investment valuations, partner allocations, audit and tax filings, investor relations / reporting and database management for 25+ entities (funds and SPV's). Fund Accounting is being outsourced. The specific responsibilities include : Perform quarterly close process including valuations Oversight of daily cash management Process investor capital activity, income allocations, and fees Coordination of capital calls / distributions Collaborate with and manage outsourced fund administrator Design scalable, repeatable, and adaptable processes through automation and / or implementation of new applications Assist with annual US GAAP financial statement preparation and audit process Act as a liaison to the Investment team Onboarding new investors including review of Sub docs and assist with overseeing KYC compliance Perform other special projects as requested Demonstrate understanding of US tax reporting including K-1 reviews Assist with Management Company accounting and reporting Candidates should possess the following characteristics and qualifications : Undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in accounting or finance Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities Commitment to excellence and pride in work product Ability to perform technical research and writing and to implement those ideas into actionable processes that are both scalable and repeatable Strong computer skills, particularly Excel; Ability to create macros is a plus Experience in accounting for or auditing investment companies, familiarity with diverse portfolios is a plus (private company and fund investments) Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work both independently and in team environment with personnel throughout every level of the firm Desire to work in the details while demonstrating a strong grasp on macro perspective Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize work assignments Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and documentation skills This is an excellent opportunity for a person who wants to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment, and be a key contributor to building out a best-in-class venture capital firm.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Four-year accounting / finance degree or equivalent work experience
• Basic understanding of venture capital concepts, and specific fund characteristics / attributes
• Knowledge of fund accounting and reporting or property accounting
• Problem solving and analytical skills

Benefits

Base salary $100,000-$120,000+ bonus (20%-40%) and 100% of health / medical benefits paid for by the firm.